Preview: Colombia vs DR Congo prediction, odds, where to watch, time | FIFA World Cup 2026

The Coffee Growers will take on the Leopards in group K

The upcoming clash in Zapopan carries enormous implications as both Group K nations look to build upon their contrasting but successful opening day performances in the FIFA World Cup. Colombia asserted their dominanace as they win over debutants Uzbekistan by 3-1. On the other hand, DR Congo stopped Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal from scoring, as the game ended in a 1-1 scoreline.

As the race for the knockout stage is heating up, both sides will look to get all three points and secure their spots. The South American side’s three-match winning run includes a World Cup victory and back-to-back friendly game wins, which they played for preparation.

They will be pretty confident going into this match. Colombia are a much better side quality-wise, but they can’t afford to take DR Congo lightly at all. We can expect a tight and competitive fixture on Tuesday.

DR Congo is a team that plays football with courage and shows no fear on the pitch, regardless of the opposition. They are a defensively well-oriented and structured side that can create an upset against Colombia. If they maintain their shape and structure and follow their plan, they might succeed in getting another point in the World Cup.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Zapopan, Mexico
• Stadium: Estadio Guadalajara
• Date: Tuesday, 23 June
• Kick-Off: 10:00 PM (EST) | 24/06/2026, 03:00 AM (GMT) | 24/06/2026, 07:30 AM (IST)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

Colombia (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-L

DR Congo (in all competitions):D-L-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Luis Diaz (Colombia)

Lucho had a brilliant season with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, and he won two crucial trophies with the club. Diaz will be hungry for more, and he is in really good form. His performance was really consistent throughout this season, and he showed his quality on the pitch. He will be a big threat to the Congo defence in the upcoming clash.

He scored a goal and provided an assist in the last game against Uzbekistan, this season he played 50 matches in which he scored 25 goals and provided 19 assists.

Yoane Wissa (DR Congo)

Wissa scored DR Congo’s first World Cup goal in 52 years and achieved a historic result against one of the favourites of this World Cup, as the match ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Wissa plays for Newcastle United and is one of the key players for DR Congo. Colombia’s defence will be hard to break, but Wissa does have the quality to make things complicated for them.

Match Facts

• This will be the first time these two sides will face each other in the FIFA World Cup.
• Colombia won their first group game against Uzbekistan by 3-1
• DR Congo got a historic point against Portugal in their last game

Colombia vs DR Congo: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – This fixture to end in a draw – 3/1 by UNIBET
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored under 2.5

Injury and Team News

All players are fully fit to play, and there are no injury concerns for both teams going into this fixture.

Head-to-Head

This will be the first time these two sides will face in a competitive fixture.

Predicted Lineups

Colombia Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Ospina; Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumí, Mojica; Lerma, Ríos, Rodríguez; Arias, Díaz, Campaz

DR Congo Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Batubinsika, Masuaku; Moutoussamy, Pickel, Edo Kayembe; Wissa, Bakambu, Meschak Elia

Also Read: Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 around the globe? Full Broadcaster List

Match Prediction

Despite Colombia being a better quality side, DR Congo will be a very tough side to beat. Everyone saw how disciplined Congo was in the last game. This will be a tight fixture for sure and most probably, this match will end in a stalemate.

Prediction: Colombia 1-1 DR Congo

Telecast Details

India: Unite8 Sports Channels

UK: BBC & ITV

USA: FOX Sports

Nigeira: DStv

Full Broadcaster List here.

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